tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9719960296589589392024-03-27T06:16:39.525-07:00ISKCON DurbanDurbanKrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118111498357828804noreply@blogger.comBlogger582125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971996029658958939.post-55774788137343755162024-03-27T06:15:00.000-07:002024-03-27T06:15:49.851-07:00Comprehensive 2024 Durban Festival of Chariots Guide <p> </p><header class="entry-header" style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><h1 class="entry-title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; color: #40233a; font-family: "Roboto Slab", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-style: inherit; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Comprehensive Guide to the 2024 Durban Festival of Chariots</h1><div class="entry-meta" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #777777; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-style: inherit; margin: 10px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="posted-on" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">POSTED ON <a href="https://iskcondurban.net/compressive-guide-to-the-2024-durban-festival-of-chariots/" rel="bookmark" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #777777; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="1:03 pm"><time class="entry-date published" datetime="2024-03-27T13:03:54+00:00" style="box-sizing: border-box;">27 MARCH, 2024</time></a></span><span class="byline" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> BY <span class="author vcard" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a class="url fn n" href="https://iskcondurban.net/author/admin/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #777777; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="View all posts by admin">ADMIN</a></span></span></div></header><div class="entry-content" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; counter-reset: footnotes 0; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dear Friends </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">As promised please find all the details of the 2024 Durban Festival of Chariots. We cover highlights, what’s new, Soul Fest Arena highlights, favourites and housekeeping. This is a lengthy message but is sure to answer all your queries. We look forward to seeing you at the festival. Please find the link to the Program Schedule & Site Layout <a href="https://iskcondurban.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DFOC-24-Festival-Guide.pdf" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a>. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Govinda’s and Radhanath’s Gifts at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Easter Trading Times<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Friday, 29 March 2024 (public holiday) 9.30am to 3pm.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Saturday, 30 March 2024 9.30am to 4pm.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sunday, 31 March 2024 9.30am to 3pm.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday, 1 April 2024 (public holiday) 9.30am to 3pm.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Temple Bus Service to the Festival</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Note: Timings are the same for Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple and New Jagannath Puri Temple.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Friday 29 March<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Bus leaves temple at 8:30am, leaves site at 9pm.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Saturday 30 March<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Bus leaves temple at 11am, leaves site at 10pm.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sunday 31 March<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Bus leaves temple at 11am, leaves site at 9pm.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday 1 April<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Bus leaves temple at 11am, leaves site at 8pm.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Kindly note: this is unreserved seating and is based on a first come first served basis. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Festival Highlights</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sunshine Parade<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Friday 29 March 10:30am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Route: Starting opposite Addington Hospital, proceeding north on Upper Marine Parade, at Mini Town turning left into Lower Marine Parade, and finishing at the North Beach Bay of Plenty Amphitheatre. This route is 3.2 km. Duration: Approximately 3 hours.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Shuttle Service to the Parade Start Point</em><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Take advantage of the shuttle service from the Grass patch opposite the Old Durban Drive-In and next to the Elangeni Hotel side street to the start of the Parade. This service will be operational from 9:30am onwards.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Aerial Fireworks Display<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Saturday 30 March 9:30pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Watch the spectacular fireworks from the festival site – Bay of Plenty Lawns and Amphitheatre.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunset Parade<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday 1 April 5:00pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Route: Starting at the North Beach Bay of Plenty Amphitheatre, proceeding on the lower Marine Parade (promenade) to North Beach Paddling Pools and back. This route is 2kms. Duration: Approximately 2 hours.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Drama – The Age of Kali<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />29-31 March • 7pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The notorious Kali conscripts his allies, the personifications of human vices, for an ambitious take-over of the world. He succeeds in expanding his kingdom until threatened by the counterculture of kirtan. This is a contemporary take on a provocative story captured from ancient Vedic text. It holds a mirror to the audience with fun and flare and includes a live choir. Performed by South African-based theatre company, Bhakti Theatre, who recently arrived from their India tour where they performed eleven shows in West Bengal and Delhi. Directed by internationally acclaimed Bhaktimarga Swami.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Festival Park & Ride<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Grass patch opposite the Old Durban Drive-In.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Transport will be provided from the parking to Elangeni Hotel on Snell Parade. The parking area will be protected by festival security and car guards.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Operational from Friday 29 March 8am until Monday 1 April 9pm.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">What’s New</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The Soul Quest<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Go on a 45-minute mission alone, as a couple, in a team or as a family. On completion of each task, you will be awarded a colour-coded sticker to add to your scorecard. Use your completed scorecard to claim your prize. Tasks can be completed in any order. What are the tasks?</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">360 Photo Booth<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Take a selfie and upload it to your social media. You must tag #ChariotFestDBN #Feastforthesoul.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Soul Quest – A Story<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Complete a soul journey through interactive storytelling.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Breeze of Tranquility – Prayer Flags<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Complete the centuries-old tradition of writing your heartfelt prayers or intentions on a flag and hoisting it high, sending your hopes and dreams into the universe.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Mantra Park<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Chant 108 Hare Krishna maha-mantras.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Soul Fest Arena Highlights</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Soul Symphony • Saturday 30 March 5pm-7pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sounds to ignite the soul. A variety concert of local and international musicians including:<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sonic Devotion with Craig Lucas<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The Voice Season 2 winner, Craig Lucas brings his mesmerising voice to Durban turf with alternative pop. He shares his personal journey into sacred sound.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The Rubbish Orchestra by Mhayise Productions<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />A fun, interactive family event featuring percussionists, dancers and musicians in a live impromptu ‘jam’ with mantra. The audience use ‘rubbish’ items facilitated by ‘the orchestra conductor’.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Aden Hinds Band<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sama Nominee Aden Hinds combines with the legendary South African violinist, Anton Cawthorn-Blazeby (Landscape Prayers), as well as multi-instrumentalist Richard Haslop on dobro and mandolin and more.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Mighty Vibration<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />A spiritual-conscious reggae music act. Texito Langa, is a talented drummer, producer, composer, and vocalist from Mozambique. His debut album, “Introspective,” is a collection of songs encouraging personal growth and responsibility.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Nkosinathi and Bhava Bhakti<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Bring home the current global trend: Kirtan, where mantra and meditation meet music. A collective contribution of positive vibration into the ethos.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Everybody Dance Now • Sunday 31 March 5pm-7pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />This Moment – Kwamashu School of Dance<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />With the loss of homes, jobs and loved ones, has our community have lost hope? A Site-Specific Performance that highlights grief, the power of prayer and the coming together of community to find hope in the spirit of dance and music.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The Tale of Krishna by Eastern Moves<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />This dance drama captures little Krishna’s “cosmic theft” and mischievous adventure that leads to His mother’s discovery of the universe swirling within Him. Through captivating choreography and evocative storytelling, the production explores innocence, wonder, and the boundless depths of the cosmos.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />An Ode to Gaza – Mhayise Productions<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />A choreo-poem that fuses contemporary dance, physical theatre, music & spoken word. It explores in creative introspection the pain and the trauma faced in Gaza and the cries of its many children. Amidst the chaos of war, it is a call for peace and prayer for healing.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Cakra-Flow Art – SukaDev & Vasanti<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Traditionally a Vedic weapon of war, the Cakra is transformed by SukaDev into a dance art to pay homage to ancient warriors. This visual spectacular is accompanied by Vasanti’s live poetic reflections.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Indo-Afro Fusion – Nehaal Productions<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />An explosion of energy & harmony created by the fusion of Bollywood & African sounds celebrates the South African spirit of unity.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Kidz Hour @ Soul Fest Arena<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Friday & Sunday 1pm-2pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Mystic Krishna Tales with Raksha<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Step into the realm of divine Krishna adventures with Raksha’s With a blend of storytelling magic, cultural immersion, and spiritual exploration. Transports young minds into sacred lands to meet colourful characters with timeless lessons.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The Mystical Blue Boy<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />A Fruit-seller Finds Gold<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The Great Butter Thief<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Come Under My Umbrella<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Interactive Dance<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Keep the kids active and entertained with Interactive Dance sessions. From contemporary moves to traditional dandiya (stick) dance, Kaajal and Iksha will teach them rhythm, beat and pose all with a fun energy blast.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Life-In-Style @ Soul Fest Arena<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Daily 3pm to 4pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Short interviews & audience discussion on hot and lively topics:<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Women in Leadership by Vino Govender: Managing Director of L.A Consulting Engineers and 2016 winner of National Woman in Business Champion at the South African Small Business Awards.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The Wisdom of Insecurity & Anchoring the Self in Global Chaos with Gaurangi, a counsellor in the area of Energy Efficiency and Healing.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Karma-free Eating: Minesh and Varsha from Vrushik’s discuss growing Vegetarian and Vegan eating trends<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Reiki with Kamala Sundari: Accredited Reiki practitioner delves into the secrets of energy healing.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Healing through Yoga with Ramashna: Accredited yoga teacher guides us in the art of motion healing.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Simple Living Holistic Thinking with Dina Caitanya is a multi-faceted artist in Reiki, Energy, Chef Skills, and Holistic Living as well as a social media influencer.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Financial Wealth Creation with Radha Thakurani, Banking Executive</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Wisdom Bites @ Soul Fest Arena<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sample our ten-minute thought appetisers and feed your mind with purpose, peace and practical steps for inner transformation.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Wise Discipline with the home-grown trending monk, Savya Saci<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Refresh Your Relationships with UK corporate mentor, Bhuta Bhavana<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Dance Like No One’s Watching with life coach, Krishangi Radhe<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Discover Your Own Voice with Folk-Indie musician Jade Green<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Leadership for an Age of Higher Consciousness with Ghanian Bhakti Practitioner, Srivas<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Mind Your Mind with Psychology graduate and councillor, Gaura Bhumi</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Festival Favourites</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Soul Query – Q&A<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Here are some of the topics for discussion:<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Karma & Reincarnation: explore the profound concepts of karma and reincarnation, understanding their implications on personal destiny and life choices.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Spiritual Practices & Principles: focuses on the core spiritual practices and principles that form the foundation of spiritual life.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Self-Improvement & Personal Growth: encourage personal development and offer insights into improving one’s quality of life through spiritual principles.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Science & Spirituality: thought-provoking discussions bridging the gap between scientific understanding and spiritual wisdom.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Leadership & Empowerment: addresses leadership from a spiritual perspective, empowering individuals to lead with wisdom and compassion.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Ethical & Social Issues: explore the intersection of spirituality with contemporary social and ethical issues.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Mindfulness & Psychological: Explore the nature of the mind and perception thereby providing insights into achieving mental and emotional well-being.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Philosophical & Theological Insights: a deep dive into philosophical questions and theological discussions.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Life Skills & Practical Wisdom: insight into practical aspects of life like charity, reality perception, and making crucial life choices.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Soul Journey – Short Workshops & Seminars<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The purpose is the fuel for an incredibly fulfilling life. Find access to spiritual spaces even in our daily lives. Renew, reset and refresh. Consciously connect with the mind and soul. In this space, we offer ten highly qualified international and local speakers and professional practitioners who will provide an astute analysis of the current state of affairs and the tools for self-transformation and empowerment.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sonic Healing – Mantra Meditation<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The mantra meditation space is a sanctuary, which will satisfy the soul’s quest for eternal bliss and tranquility. A visit here will elevate your heart and consciousness and re-ignite your relationship with the Supreme. Mantra means to “free the mind.” A visit to the mantra meditation tent will elevate the soul, and re-charge the body, mind and spirit.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Jagannath Palace<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Visit Lord Jagannath in His palace where you can offer your heartfelt prayers and offerings.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">For Children – The Enchanted Gardens<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />12pm-8pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Here every child can immerse herself in a world of magic and whimsy – laughter fills the air and fun knows no bounds. Be greeted by the cheerful antics of our clown and the mesmerising wonders of the magic show. Young minds can unleash their creativity at the Crafts Corner by bringing their visions to life with paint, glitter, and endless possibilities. Test your skills and compete for glory in the Games Zone. Transform into a majestic butterfly a fierce dragon, or a graceful fairy with the stroke of a brush. Let your inner beauty shine as you adorn yourself in colours and sparkles fit for royalty. At the Enchanted Gardens, we believe in the magic of childhood and the power of imagination.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Retail Fair<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />11am-9pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Browse through the wide selection of stylish devotional apparel and comfortable block print 100% cotton kurtis, palazzo pants, ready-made cotton blouses & stretch blouses with lace, and cotton dupattas. For worship: tulsi and neem japa beads, tulsi and neem neckbeads, blowing conch shells, peacock fans, and oils. For men: 100% cotton kurtas, T-shirts & dhotis. For young activity books. Keep an eye out for the unique range of Sri Sri Radha Radhanath jewellery and Radha Radhanath branded aprons and bags.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Body Art<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />11am-9pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Be a little adventurous with glitter face paint, temporary trendy tattoos and intricate henna designs done by skilled artists. All materials are non-toxic.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Food Court<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />11am-9pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Vegan and Vegetarian<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />If you want the skip the wood-fired biryani, then the food court offers a variety of light meals and chips, roti rolls, cakes, biscuits, cupcakes, and frozen yoghurt ice cream. Note: the free, delicious wood-fired biryani will be served behind the Tourism offices.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Wisdom Books<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />11am-9pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Browse our wisdom books store with its wide range of books on bhakti-yoga for the beginner, curious, interested, inquisitive and serious practitioner.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How to Connect to the Temple?<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net</p></div>DurbanKrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118111498357828804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971996029658958939.post-72787111192369541072024-03-22T07:00:00.000-07:002024-03-22T07:46:11.654-07:00 Sri Gaura Purnima 2024 Festival Guide <p><span style="caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;">Dear Friends</span></p><div class="entry-content" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; counter-reset: footnotes 0; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Durban Festival of Chariots News<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Easter Weekend (29 March – 1 April)</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />North Beach Bay of Plenty Lawns & Amphitheatre<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />We will be sharing a comprehensive festival guide on Tuesday 26 March. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Govinda’s and Radhanath’s Gifts at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Easter Trading Times</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Friday, 29 March 2024 (public holiday) 9.30am to 3pm.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Saturday, 30 March 2024 9.30am to 4pm.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sunday, 31 March 2024 9.30am to 3pm.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday, 1 April 2024 (public holiday) 9.30am to 3pm.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sri Gaura Purnima Festival Guide</strong></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Festival Sponsorships</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />You are invited to render personal service to the Deities by sponsoring the worship on Sri Gaura Purnima. Contact Ishara on 063 297 4398.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sri Gaura Purnima Maha Abhishek </strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday 25 March @5.30pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Book your sponsorship now. Cost R1508<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Contact Bhakti-katha Dasi via Whatsapp 0614645327 or email psdgbhakti@gmail.com</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Commemorate Gaura Purnima by Distributing Books</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Distribute or sponsor a set of Sri Caitanya Caritamrta for R1750 or a gift pack of a collection of books on Lord Caitanya for either R100 to R200. Payment plans are available. Contact the Sankirtan Office on 079 378 9762. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sri Gaura Purnima Festival Day 1<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Saturday 23 March </strong></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Morning Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Teachings of Lord Caitanya – Introduction Part 1<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />by His Grace Virabhadra Das</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sankirtan Festival @9:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Meet at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Prasad Marquee. Book packs, teams, and spots will be provided. Return at 1:00pm for realizations and lunch prasad.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Contact: Radha Raman Das 076 587 9558</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sri Gaura Purnima Maha Harinama @10:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Mini Town North Beach</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Kirtan Durban’s 2-hour Kirtan Mela @5:30pm</strong></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Special Online Class @5:45pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />by His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Join Zoom Meeting <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3243736215?pwd=czJnbU9UOUZab3lDb0hzbi9jU2h3UT09&omn=85738857454" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a>.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Meeting ID: 324 373 6215<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Passcode: HareKrsna</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sri Gaura Purnima Festival Day 2<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sunday 24 March </strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Morning Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Teachings of Lord Caitanya – Introduction Part 2<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />by His Grace Rasaraj Das (GRS)</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Love Feast @11am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Preparing Our Hearts to Receive Lord Caitanya<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Grace Swarup Damodar Das</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sri Gaura Purnima Festival Day 3<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sri Gaura Purnima – Appearance Anniversary of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday 25 March</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Fast until moonrise (6:10pm)</em><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />4:30am Mangal Arati & Kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />5:15pm Japa<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:15am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja & Kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:30am Greetings of the Deities in a new outfit, followed by kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:45am Gaura Purnima Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">9:00am – 4:30pm His Holiness Bhaktimarga Swami’s Drama Rehearsals</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">5:00pm Kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />5:30pm Maha Abhishek of Lord Caitanya<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />6:00pm Break Fast Prasad<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:30pm Durban Festival of Chariots News<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:40pm Gaura Purnima Class by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />8:40pm Kirtan</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Reminders</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How to Connect to the Temple?</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net</p></div>DurbanKrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118111498357828804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971996029658958939.post-52722354006539862022024-03-15T05:54:00.000-07:002024-03-15T05:54:26.800-07:00Week Ahead 15-21 March 2024<header class="entry-header" style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><h1 class="entry-title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; color: #40233a; font-family: "Roboto Slab", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-style: inherit; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;">Dear Friends</span></h1></header><div class="entry-content" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; counter-reset: footnotes 0; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Durban Festival of Chariots News<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Easter Weekend (29 March – 1 April)<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />North Beach Bay of Plenty Lawns & Amphitheatre<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Park & Ride<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Grass patch opposite Sun Coast Casino.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Transport will be provided from parking to the Elangeni Hotel on Snell Parade. The parking area will be protected by festival security and car guards. Operational only on festival days and during festival times.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Note: Govinda’s and Radhanath’s Gifts DFOC trading times:<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Friday, 29 March 2024 (public holiday) 9.30am to 3pm.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Saturday, 30 March 2024 9.30am to 4pm.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sunday, 31 March 2024 9.30am to 3pm.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday, 1 April 2024 (public holiday) 9.30am to 3pm. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sri Gaura Purnima<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple will have a three-day celebration, starting on Saturday 23 March until Monday 25 March. In preparation of this most auspicious festival, the weekend classes focus of Lord Caitanya. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Festival Sponsorships<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />You are invited to render personal service to the Deities by sponsoring the worship on Sri Gaura Purnima. Contact Ishara on 063 297 4398.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Commemorate Gaura Purnima by Distributing Books<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Distribute or sponsor a set of Sri Caitanya Caritamrta for R1750 or a gift pack of a collection of books on Lord Caitanya for either R100 to R200. Payment plans are available. Contact the Sankirtan Office on 079 378 9762. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sri Gaura Purnima Sankirtan Festival<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Saturday 23 March @9:30am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Meet at Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Prasad Marquee. Book packs, teams, and spots will be provided. Return at 1:00pm for realizations and lunch prasad.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Contact: Radha Raman Das 076 587 9558</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sri Gaura Purnima Holy Name Festivals<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Maha Harinama<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Saturday 23 March @10:30am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Mini Town North Beach</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Kirtan Durban’s 2-hour Kirtan Mela<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Saturday 23 March 2024 @5:30pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Prasada will be served thereafter.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Please RSVP (for catering purposes) <a href="https://forms.gle/brQcwcFy7Cx8jBEPA" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a>.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Free entry.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Week Ahead</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Friday 15 March<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Kendra Nama-hatta @7pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Ratha Yatra – The Festival of Chariots<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with Her Grace Gangamata Goswamini Dasi<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: Kendra Hall<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />RSVP via WhatsApp on 083 453 3026 (Bhakta Shravan)</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Saturday 16 March<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sri Siksastakam Part 1 @7:30am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />By His Grace Radhika Jivana Das</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Westville Nama-hatta @3pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Bhagavad-gita Chapter 2<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />facilitated by Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: Sri Sudarshan Goshala<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />28 Dunstaple Crescent, Reservoir Hills<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Guests will be able to feed the cows after the program.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Light prasada will be served.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Enquiries via WhatsApp Gaura Premi Devi Dasi on 0846239164</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Join the build-up to Sri Gaura Purnima<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Lord Caitanya’s Sankirtan Party @4pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Durban North Beach, Mini Town</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunday 17 March<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sri Siksastakam Part 2 @7:30am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Love Feast @11am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu: His Life and Precepts.”<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />(Teachings of Lord Caitanya – Prologue by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur)<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Monday 18 March<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: Shantik Foundation, Corner of Roads 729/741, Montford</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Wednesday 20 March<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Thursday 21 March<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sri Madhavendra Puri’s Disappearance Anniversary<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Ekadasi break fast 06:00 – 10:01</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Reminders<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How to Connect to the Temple?<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p></div><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;">031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net</span> </p>DurbanKrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118111498357828804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971996029658958939.post-58103894124105922702024-03-08T01:26:00.000-08:002024-03-08T01:26:11.107-08:00 Week Ahead 8-14 March 2024<p><span style="caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;">Dear Friends</span></p><div class="entry-content" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; counter-reset: footnotes 0; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Durban Festival of Chariots News<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Snana Yatra<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sunday 10 March @9:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Snana Yatra is celebrated as the day when Krishna first assumed His Lord Jagannath form. In this form, Krishna becomes ecstatic from hearing His own glories told by Mother Rohini to the Queens of Dwarka. Due to His ecstatic emotions, Krishna’s hands and legs became short and withdrew into his body. His eyes grew wide and He had a huge smile. His brother, Balaram and sister, Subhadra were also hearing these pastimes and their limbs also withdrew into their bodies. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Srimad Bhagavatam 11.27.16 states: “In worshiping the temple Deity, my dear Uddhava, bathing and decoration are the most pleasing offerings.” Devotees get special mercy by bathing Lord Jagannath, Baladeva and Subhadra Devi. Generally, only brahmanas are allowed to bathe the Deities but on Snana Yatra, everyone is allowed to bathe the Deities. Jagannath showers His mercy of everyone!</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bus Service to Attend Snana Yatra</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />There will be a bus leaving Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple at 8:00am and return from New Jagannath Puri Temple after the feast, which will be served at 1pm. Note: there is no reserved seating and subject to first come first served bases. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Week Ahead</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Friday 8 March<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Maha Shivaratr</strong>i<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />6:00pm Audio Visual presentation by His Grace Anandamaya Das<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:30pm Light prasada</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Saturday 9 March<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Transcendental Dairies Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />By Her Grace Vaishnavi Priya Dasi</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Westville Nama-hatta @3pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Observing the Armies<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />facilitated by His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: University Hindu Centre<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />UKZN Westville Campus<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Enquiries via WhatsApp Gaura Premi Devi Dasi on 0846239164</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunday 10 March<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Krishna Book Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with Her Grace Ranga Devi Dasi </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Love Feast @11am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s Sri Siksatakam Part 1</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Grace Jaisacinandana Das</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Monday 11 March<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Srila Jagannath Das Babaji Maharaja’s Disappearance Anniversary<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: Shantik Foundation, Corner of Roads 729/741, Montford</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Reminders</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How to Connect to the Temple?</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net</p></div>DurbanKrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118111498357828804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971996029658958939.post-62538433358154844442024-03-01T05:46:00.000-08:002024-03-01T05:46:55.237-08:00 Week Ahead 1-8 March 2024<p><span style="caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;">Dear Friends</span></p><div class="entry-content" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; counter-reset: footnotes 0; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Durban Festival of Chariots News</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Easter Weekend (29 March – 1 April)<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />North Beach: Bay of Plenty Lawns & Amphitheatre<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The countdown begins….28 days<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Something New:</em> <strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Soul Symphony</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Reggae, R&B, Mantra, Folk & Pop<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Saturday March 30th<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />5pm-7pm </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Something New:</em> <strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Everybody Dance Now</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />East-West Movement Fusion<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sunday March 31st<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />5pm-7pm</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Week Ahead</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Friday 1 March<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Kendra Nama-hatta @7pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Ratha Yatra<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Grace Jaisacinandana Das<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: Kendra Hall<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />RSVP via WhatsApp on 083 453 3026 (Bhakta Shravan)</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Saturday 2 March</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Special Class:<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Srila Bhaktisiddanta Sarasvati Thakur – The Lion Guru @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />By His Grace Yogamaya Yajna Das</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Westville Nama-hatta @3pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Bhagavad Gita Readings & Discussions </strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />facilitated by Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: University Hindu Centre<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />UKZN Westville Campus<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Enquiries via WhatsApp Paramatma Das 076 549 5474</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunday 3 March</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Special Class:<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Srila Bhaktisiddanta Sarasvati Thakur – A Ray of Vishnu @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Grace Virabhadra Das</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Love Feast @11am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Glories of Srila Bhaktisiddanta Saravati Thakur</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Grace Prabhanu Das<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Note: There will be a special pushpanjali, arati & kirtan for Srila Bhaktisiddhanta.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Monday 4 March<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: Shantik Foundation, Corner of Roads 729/741, Montford</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Friday 8 March<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Maha Shivaratri </strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />6:00pm Audio Visual presentation by His Grace Anandamaya Das<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:30pm Light prasada</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Reminders</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How to Connect to the Temple?</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net</p></div>DurbanKrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118111498357828804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971996029658958939.post-69101623459088358932024-02-23T05:48:00.000-08:002024-02-23T05:48:17.269-08:00 Week Ahead 23-29 February 2024 <p><span style="caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;">Dear Friends</span></p><div class="entry-content" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; counter-reset: footnotes 0; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Durban Festival of Chariots News<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Easter Weekend (29 March – 1 April)<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />North Beach: Bay of Plenty Lawns & Amphitheatre<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The festival is five weeks away! Bhakti Cloud and Govinda’s Sit-down Restaurant returns to the festival, dive deeper by joining a seminar, complete the four-challenge Soul Quest…there is just so much to do, see, experience, and taste at the Durban Festival of Chariots this year. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bhaktivedanta College of Education & Culture<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Register for any courses <a href="https://forms.gle/Xd8utmjKjELtsH8u9" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a>. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Week Ahead</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Saturday 24 February<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Srila Narottam Das Thakur’s Appearance Anniversary<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />By His Grace Radhika Jivana Das </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Monthly Sankirtan Festival @9:30am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />This is the first sankirtan festival for 2024. Come join the team share the joy of devotion in the company of like-minded Vaishnavas. For queries contact Radha Raman: 076 587 9558.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunday 25 February<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Krishna Book Class @7:30am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with Her Grace Gaura Premie Devi Dasi</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Love Feast @11am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur – A Ray of Vishnu<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with Her Grace Krsangi Radhe Dasi</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Monday 26 February<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: Shantik Foundation, Corner of Roads 729/741, Montford</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Wednesday 28 February<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Kirtan @6:30pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />In Honour of the 150th Appearance Anniversary of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Thursday 29 February<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur’s 150th Appearance Anniversary<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />(Fast until noon)<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />11:30am Kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />11:45am Class by His Grace Jaisacinandana Das<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />12:30pm Raj Bhoga & Kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />1:00pm Pushpa Puja<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />1:30pm Break fast prasada</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Reminders</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How to Connect to the Temple?<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net</p></div>DurbanKrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118111498357828804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971996029658958939.post-10029706287131468332024-02-16T05:35:00.000-08:002024-02-16T05:35:46.027-08:00<p> </p><header class="entry-header" style="box-sizing: border-box; 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box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; counter-reset: footnotes 0; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dear Friends</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Durban Festival of Chariots News</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Easter Weekend (29 March – 1 April)<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />North Beach<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Bay of Plenty Lawns & Amphitheatre<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />You can help spread festival news, highlights, and events from the palm of your hand. Simply follow, like, and share the festival's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/festivalofchariotsDBN?mibextid=LQQJ4d" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chariotfestdbn?igsh=MW5tcHI1bnp1azNpYg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Instagram</a> posts on your pages. You can also share to your WhatsApp status and WhatsApp community groups. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">We Need Mendhi & Gopi Dot Artists</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />If you love doing mendhi and gopi dots, then this service is for you. Simply complete the service form <a href="https://bit.ly/49cQb8Z" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a>. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bhaktivedanta College of Education & Culture </strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />View/download the 2024 Prospectus <a href="https://iskcondurban.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/BCEC-2024-Prospectus-Final.pdf" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Lord Nityananda’s Appearance Day Festival Sponsorships</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />You are invited to serve the Deities personally by sponsoring the worship on this auspicious day. Contact Ishara on 063 297 4398</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Week Ahead</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Saturday 17 February<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />By Her Grace Gangamata Goswamini Dasi </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Westville Nama-hatta @3pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Discussion on Bhagavad-gita</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />With His Grace Rambhadra Das and Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: University Hindu Centre<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />UKZN Westville Campus<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Enquiries via WhatsApp Paramatma Das 076 549 5474</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunday 18 February<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Krishna Book Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with Her Grace Vaishnavi Priya Devi Dasi</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Love Feast @11am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bhaktivedanta College of Education & Culture Graduation Ceremony</strong></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Monday 19 February<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: Shantik Foundation, Corner of Roads 729/741, Montford</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Tuesday 20 February<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Ekadasi </strong>– Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Fast until midday for Lord Varaha.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Wednesday 21 February<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Lord Varahadeva’s Appearance </strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />(Fast is observed on Tuesday 20 February)</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Ekadasi Break Fast</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />05:40 – 07:59</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Thursday 22 February<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sri Nityananda Trayodasi</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Lord Nityananda’s Appearance Anniversary<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />(Fast until noon)<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Midday Festival<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />11:30am Kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />11:45am Class<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />12:30pm Raj Bhoga Arati & Kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />1:00pm Break Fast Feast</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Evening Festival<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />6:00pm Kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />6:15pm Class<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:30pm Light prasad</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Reminders</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How to Connect to the Temple?</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net</p></div>DurbanKrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118111498357828804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971996029658958939.post-44808115844349926062024-02-09T07:17:00.000-08:002024-02-09T07:17:27.000-08:00 Week Ahead 9-15 February 2024 <p><span style="caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;">Dear Friends</span></p><div class="entry-content" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; counter-reset: footnotes 0; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Durban Festival of Chariots News<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Easter weekend (29 March – 1 April)</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Bay of Plenty Lawns & Amphitheatre<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Do you know that we cater 140000 free vegetarian meals at the festival? The team begin preparing just after midnight each day. Ever wondered what the secret of the biryani is? All the meals are cooked over a wood fire and offered to the Lord with love. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">We Need You!</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Volunteer your time, energy, and skills to make the festival a success. Complete the Service Opportunities form <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMB4-55QJSPVr30M7DtdNIAVLKRR1xNuvyn92B9n6fQ5adpA/viewform" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a>. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Online ISKCON Disciples Course<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />This course is tailored for devotees seeking a deeper understanding of the sacred guru-disciple relationship, particularly those aspiring for first and second initiations. The course includes studying the ISKCON Disciples Course Manual, mandatory viewing of pre-recorded classes on YouTube, active and mandatory participation in a facilitated online group discussion, and an open-book assessment. Participants will receive an ISKCON Disciples Course certification from BCAIS Education upon successful completion. Registration is open to all, with no prerequisites. Join us from 11 to 25 February 2024.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Register <a href="https://forms.gle/djmq8Ui3wotvSiHC8" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Week Ahead </strong></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Saturday 10 February</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />By Her Grace Surabhi Kunj Devi Dasi </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Westville Nama-hatta @3pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Recognising Our Position<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />With His Grace Smita Krishna Das<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: University Hindu Centre<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />UKZN Westville Campus<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Enquiries via WhatsApp Paramatma Das 076 549 5474</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunday 11 February<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Krishna Book Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Love Feast @11am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />My Mind – Friend or Enemy<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with Her Grace Champakalata Devi Dasi</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Monday 12 February<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: Shantik Foundation, Corner of Roads 729/741, Montford</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Tuesday 13 February </strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Vasanth Panchami</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Wednesday 14 February</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Srimati Vishnupriya Devi’s Appearance<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />(Consort of Lord Caitanya)</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Friday 16 February<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sri Advaita Acharya’s Appearance</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />(Fast until noon)<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Midday Festival</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Save the Date</b></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Sunday 18 February</b><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />BCEC Graduation @11am</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">ISKCON Education Ministry SA and Mayapur Institute<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />presents<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><b>Srimad Bhagavatam Level 1 Online Course</b><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Age Group: 9-16 Years Old<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Course Times: Every Tuesday • 5:30pm-6:30pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Duration: 19 weeks<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Course Begins: Tuesday 27 February<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />This course is free.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Register <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1a01BRHcz-tf4RFy_0Otdv6_d5e8eaPGJ34kCem7dvPrNmg/viewform" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a>.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Queries: Ratnalekha 079 483 0317 (WhatsApp only)</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Reminders</b></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts</b><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>How to Connect to the Temple?</b><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net</p></div>DurbanKrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118111498357828804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971996029658958939.post-89818126402232737162024-02-02T04:54:00.000-08:002024-02-02T04:54:43.246-08:00Week Ahead 2-8 February 2024 <header class="entry-header" style="box-sizing: border-box; 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box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; counter-reset: footnotes 0; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dear Friends</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Durban Festival of Chariots News</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Easter weekend (29 March – 1 April)<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Bay of Plenty Lawns & Amphitheatre</em><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The Festival of Chariots offers connection beyond racial, cultural, and social borders with content that resonates universally. It will showcase the transformative power of bhakti – the yoga of love and devotion and offer a joyous convergence of diversity. It promises to be a Feast for the Soul!</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Become part of this soulful festival by volunteering your time, energy, and skills to make it a grand success. Complete the Service Opportunities form <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMB4-55QJSPVr30M7DtdNIAVLKRR1xNuvyn92B9n6fQ5adpA/viewform" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a>. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">As a non-profit organisation, we rely on donations to keep the festival accessible and free for all. We require the support of individuals who believe in the transformative power of this event, to help raise funds. Please find the Request for Funds letter <a href="https://iskcondurban.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DOFC-24-Donor-letter-General-.pdf" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a>, which you can share with family, friends, colleagues, and contacts. Contributions, no matter the size, become the fuel that propels the Festival forward.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Read/Download the First issue of Hare Krishna News for 2024 <a href="https://iskcondurban.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/JanFeb-2024-HKN.pdf" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Week Ahead</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Saturday 3 February<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />By His Grace Raghava Caitanya Das</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Westville Nama-hatta @3pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The Mahabharat</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />With His Grace Jaisacinandana Das<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: University Hindu Centre, UKZN Westville Campus<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Enquiries via WhatsApp Paramatma Das 076 549 5474</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunday 4 February<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Krishna Book Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Grace Jaisacinandana Das</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Love Feast @11am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Progress in Spiritual Life</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Grace Ramvijay Das </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Monday 5 February<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: Shantik Foundation, Corner of Roads 729/741, Montford</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Tuesday 6 February<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Ekadasi</strong> – Fast from all grains, beans and legumes.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Wednesday 7 February</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Ekadasi Break Fast 05:29 – 09:56</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Save the Date</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunday 18 February<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />BCEC Graduation @11am</strong></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">ISKCON Education Ministry SA and Mayapur Institute<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />presents<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Srimad Bhagavatam Level 1 Online Course</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Age Group: 9-16 Years Old<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Course Times: Every Tuesday • 5:30pm-6:30pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Duration: 19 weeks<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Course Begins: Tuesday 27 February<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />This course is free.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Register <a href="https://forms.gle/zULmAcXoN434DHmH7" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a>.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Queries: Ratnalekha 079 483 0317 (WhatsApp only)</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Reminders</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How to Connect to the Temple?</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net</p></div>DurbanKrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118111498357828804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971996029658958939.post-12915169333083556332024-01-26T02:46:00.000-08:002024-01-26T02:46:00.100-08:00Week Ahead 26 January – 1 February 2024<p><span style="color: #7d7878; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Dear </span><span class="placeholder" data-placeholder="{{ contact.NAME }}" style="color: #7d7878; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" title="{{ contact.NAME }}">NAME</span><span style="color: #7d7878; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span><span class="placeholder" data-placeholder="{{ contact.SURNAME }}" style="color: #7d7878; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" title="{{ contact.SURNAME }}">SURNAME</span></p><p><strong>Durban Festival of Chariots News</strong></p><p>Easter weekend (29 March – 1 April)</p><p>Bay of Plenty Lawns & Amphitheatre</p><p><i>Something new:</i> <strong>THE QUEST</strong></p><p>This new addition encourages individuals and teams to complete four unique tasks at the festival to win a prize. </p><p> </p><p><strong>2024 Calendars at Half Price </strong></p><p>We have just a few calendars left. They are marked down to half price from Saturday 27 January.</p><p>Four-page wall calendar: R30 each</p><p>One-page wall calendar: R15 each</p><p><br /><strong>Week Ahead</strong></p><p><br /><strong>Friday 26 January</strong></p><p><strong>Kendra Nama-hatta @7pm</strong></p><p>An Evening with His Grace Kshuddi Das (ACBSP)</p><p>Venue: Kendra Hall, 5 John Zikhali Rd, Greyville</p><p>RSVP via WhatsApp: 083 453 3026 (Bhakta Shravan)</p><p> </p><p><strong>Saturday 27 January</strong></p><p><strong>Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am</strong></p><p>By Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi</p><p><br /><strong>Sunday 28 January</strong></p><p><strong>Chandan Yatra</strong></p><p>Don't miss this breath-taking darshan of Their Lordships in chandan. </p><p>This is our first Deity festival for the year and there are Deity sponsorships still available. Kindly contact Ishara on 063 297 4398</p><p> </p><p><strong>Krishna Book Class @7:30am</strong></p><p>with His Grace Smita Krishna Das </p><p><br /><strong>Love Feast @11am</strong></p><p><strong>Devotional Service</strong></p><p>with His Grace Kshuddi Das (ACBSP) </p><p><strong>Durban Festival of Chariots Launch</strong></p><p>with His Grace Ramvijay Das</p><p> </p><p><strong>Monday 15 January</strong></p><p><strong>Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm</strong></p><p>Venue: Shantik Foundation, Corner of Roads 729/741, Montford<br /> <br /><strong>Reminders</strong><br /><br /><strong>Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts</strong><br />Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm<br />Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm<br /><br /><strong>How to Connect to the Temple?</strong><br />031 403 3328 • <a href="mailto:temple@iskcondurban.net">temple@iskcondurban.net</a> • <a href="http://iskcondurban.net/">iskcondurban.net</a></p>DurbanKrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118111498357828804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971996029658958939.post-53904153691158696842024-01-19T05:18:00.000-08:002024-01-19T05:18:16.551-08:00 Week Ahead 19-25 January 2024<p><span style="caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;">Dear Friends</span></p><div class="entry-content" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; counter-reset: footnotes 0; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Durban Festival of Chariots News</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Easter weekend (29 March – 1 April)<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Bay of Plenty Lawns and Amphitheatre on the Durban Beachfront Promenade.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />You can look forward to a Sunshine Parade on Friday 29 March and a Sunset Parade on Monday 1 April.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />More news in the coming weeks.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple celebrates the opening of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir </strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sunday 21 January & Monday 22 January<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />You are invited to take darshan of Sita-Rama Lakshman Hanuman on the altar and offer a lamp on both days. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2024 Sponsorships<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Vaisnava Seva – Sponsor the Love Feast </strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />You can dedicate your sponsorship on behalf of family or friends and your names will offered to Sri Sri Radha Radhanath and Vaisnavas. Book <a href="https://forms.gle/jJmTDQG544ooSMuf9" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a> or contact Ishara on 063 297 4398</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Deity Sponsorships</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />View/download the sponsorship list <a href="https://iskcondurban.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Festival-Offerings-for-Sri-Sri-Radha-Radhanath.pdf" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Contact Ishara on 063 297 4398 </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">On Sunday 28 January, we celebrate <strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Chandan Yatra</strong> to help keep Sri Sri Radha Radhanath cool in the hot Summer days. There are two sandalwood grinding stations set up in the Temple. Take advantage of the opportunity to render intimate service to the Deities by grinding sandalwood.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Week Ahead</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Saturday 20 January</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />By His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Westville Nama-hatta @3pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Caring for Devotees<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />With His Grace Kshuddi Das (ACBSP)<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: University Hindu Centre, UKZN Campus<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Queries via WhatsApp: 076 549 5474 (Paramatma Das)<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunday 21 January<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Ekadasi</strong> – Fast from all grains, beans, and legumes.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Krishna Book Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Grace Virabhadra Das </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Love Feast @11am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Prabhupada Marathon Awards Ceremony</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Grace Kshuddi Das (ACBSP) and National Minister for Book Distribution, His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Ayodhya Ram Temple Special</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />An Interview with His Grace Smita Krishna Das<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Monday 22 January</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Ekadasi Break Fast: 05:15-09:49</em></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />With His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: Shantik Foundation, Corner of Roads 729/741, Montford
</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Reminders<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm
<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm
</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How to Connect to the Temple?
</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net
</p></div>DurbanKrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118111498357828804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971996029658958939.post-39596797314557096632024-01-12T02:20:00.000-08:002024-01-12T02:27:28.528-08:00First Week Ahead for 2024<div dir="ltr" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-cfe00389-7fff-b674-2b0c-e4557081d883"><div style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><header class="entry-header" style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><h1 class="entry-title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; color: #40233a; font-family: "Roboto Slab", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-style: inherit; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;">Dear Friends</span></h1></header><div class="entry-content" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; counter-reset: footnotes 0; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">May Sri Sri Radha Radhanath bless you to come closer to Their lotus feet in 2024! We are so pleased to connect with you again and have so much to share. We are delighted to announce that we are hosting the first four-day <strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Durban Festival of Chariots</strong> since 2019, over the Easter weekend (29 March – 2 April) at the Bay of Plenty Lawns and Amphitheatre on the Durban Beachfront Promenade. You can anticipate an elevated bhakti celebration with a soul quest, seminars, Q&A, “bhakti-tainment,” an obstacle course, a flea market and festival staples: Govinda’s Deli, the boutique, Jagannath Palace, and kids zone. Confirmed guests thus far are His Holiness Indradyumna Swami and His Holiness Bhaktimarga Swami. We will be sharing more information each week.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The <strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2023 Prabhupada Marathon</strong> was a great success with devotees surpassing our goal and distributing a total of 15788 books. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the organisers, support team, and book distributors. Save the Date: Prabhupada Marathon Awards on Sunday 21 January.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">On Sunday 28 January, we celebrate <strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Chandan Yatra </strong>to help keep Sri Sri Radha Radhanath cool in the hot Summer days. There are two sandalwood grinding stations set up in the Temple. Take advantage of the opportunity to render intimate service to the Deities by grinding sandalwood.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Week Ahead</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Friday 12 January<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Kendra Nama-hatta @7pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Establishing Rama Rajya within our Hearts<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />An Evening with His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: Kendra Hall, 5 John Zikhali Rd, Greyville<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />RSVP via WhatsApp: 083 453 3026 (Bhakta Shravan)</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Saturday 13 January<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />By His Grace Kshudi Das (ACBSP)</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Westville Nama-hatta @3pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="background-color: white;">Who is the Supreme Personality of Godhead</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="background-color: white;">with His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="background-color: white;">Venue: University Hindu Centre, UKZN Westville Campus</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="background-color: white;">Queries via WhatsApp: 076 549 5474 (Paramatma Das)</span></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunday 14 January<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Krishna Book Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with Her Grace Ranga Devi Dasi </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Love Feast @11am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Srila Prabhupada’s Pastimes</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Grace Ramanujacharya Das (ACBSP)</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Monday 15 January<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Unit 6/7 Nama-hatta @7pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />With His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: Shantik Foundation, Corner of Roads 729/741, Montford</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">R<strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">eminders</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How to Connect to the Temple?</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net</p></div></div></span></div>DurbanKrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118111498357828804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971996029658958939.post-38249541377202608822023-12-14T03:56:00.000-08:002023-12-14T03:56:07.244-08:00Final Week Ahead for 2023<div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #7d7878; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2;"><div style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial;"><header class="entry-header" style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><h1 class="entry-title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; color: #40233a; font-family: "Roboto Slab", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-style: inherit; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;">Dear Friends</span></h1></header><div class="entry-content" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; counter-reset: footnotes 0; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">As we begin our holidays, we invite you to close the year with Sri Sri Radha Radhanath. The Temple will be open and offer various events, celebrations, morning programs, service opportunities, Vaishnava association, and a holiday workshop. It is a great time to invest in your spiritual practice and realign for 2024. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Govinda’s & Radhanath’s Gifts</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Public Holiday Trading Times<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Saturday 16 Dec, 2023 (Day of Reconciliation) – open until 3 PM<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday 25 Dec, 2023 (Christmas Day) – CLOSED<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Tuesday 26 Dec, 2023 (Day of Goodwill) – open until 3 PM<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday 1 Jan 2024 (New Year’s Day) – open until 3 PM</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Prabhupada Marathon 2023</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />until 8 January 2024<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Books are the gifts that keep on giving. We have a wide selection of books including various NEW titles. Check out the WhatsApp Book Store <a href="https://wa.me/c/27793789762" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a>. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bhakti Theatre’s Performance Arts Workshop<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />27-30 December • 9:30am-1:30pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />For ages 12 to adult<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Learn theatre fundamentals: acting, vocals, dance, and costume & makeup. This workshop promises to bring out the very best in you. You will find more shelter in Krishna, shift out of the bodily concept, and experience the pure joy of offering your very self to Krishna. Note: A theatre company performance will be on Saturday 30 December at 3pm.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Cost: R100 per person.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Booking closes on Friday 22 December.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />WhatsApp Rukmini at 084 579 1080 or email rasasthali@iskcondurban.net<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Note: Bhakti Theatre is not hosting a New Year’s Eve show this year.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Lotus Market<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sunday 17 December • 10am-4pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />You can look forward to great vibes, artisanal vegan and vegetarian food, local crafters, home businesses, and more. Take a leisurely browse through the market with family and friends, kids have a play zone, and there is plenty of safe parking. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2024 Calendars</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Four-page Wall Calendar R60 each. Now available.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />One-page Wall Calendar R30 each. Now available.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Desktop Calendar R60 each. Available from Thursday 21 December.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">November/December 2023 Hare Krishna News</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />DurbanKrishna News covers some of our achievements in 2023.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Holiday activity for the whole family.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />And a festive meal to celebrate the holidays!<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />View/download <a href="https://iskcondurban.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/NovDec-2023-HKN-1.pdf" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Temple Events</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Friday 15 December<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Westville Nama-hatta Japa Walk @6am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Suncoast Beach Entrance<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Followed by class with His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das and breakfast prasad in Japanese Gardens.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Carry sun hats, water, and cushions or folding chairs.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />RSVP via WhatsApp: Gaura Premi Devi Dasi 084 623 9164</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">An Evening with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami @5:30pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Light prasad will be served.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Saturday 16 December<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />By His Grace Kshudi Das (ACBSP)</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunday 17 December<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Krishna Book Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with Her Grace Vaishnavi Priya Dasi </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Lotus Market @10am</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Love Feast @11am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Srila Prabhupada’s Book Marathon</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Grace Kshudi Das (ACBSP)</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Friday 22 December<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Advent of Bhagavad-gita </strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />(Gita Jayanti)</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Saturday 23 December<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Ekadasi</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am</strong></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunday 24 December </strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Krishna Book Class @7:30am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Love Feast @11am</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunday 31 December<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur’s Disappearance Day</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Fast until noon.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Festival begins @11am</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Monday 1 January 2024<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />New Year’s Day Festival 8:30am – 1:00pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Fruit & Flower Offerings<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Lamp Offerings<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Class by His Grace Jaisacinandana Das<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Prasad</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunday 7 January 2024<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Ekadasi</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Monday 8 January </strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Ekadasi Break Fast 05:03 – 09:42</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Reminders</strong></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How to Connect to the Temple?</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net</p></div></div></div>DurbanKrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118111498357828804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971996029658958939.post-70008172270284905572023-12-08T00:56:00.000-08:002023-12-08T00:56:11.711-08:00Week Ahead 8-14 December 2023<header class="entry-header" style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><h1 class="entry-title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; color: #40233a; font-family: "Roboto Slab", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-style: inherit; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;">Dear Friends</span></h1></header><div class="entry-content" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; counter-reset: footnotes 0; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Lotus Market • 16 December • 10am-4pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />You can look forward to great vibes, artisanal vegan and vegetarian food, local crafters, home businesses, and more. Take a leisurely browse through the market with family and friends, kids have a play zone, and there is plenty of safe parking. If you would like to book a stall, please contact:<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Doyal Caitanya 083 557 1062<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Namamrita 084 500 4101<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Nerson 084 401 0119<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Paramatma 076 549 5474<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Shanil 0683440313</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Live to Give Campaign 2023</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Join the Live to Give 2023 Campaign by purchasing, distributing, or sponsoring copies of the Bhagavad Gita. Help us reach our goal of 1808 copies. Cost R100 each. Participants’ names will be offered in a special Fire Yajna on Gita Jayanti (22/12/2023) in Kurukshetra.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Order <a href="https://wa.me/c/27793789762" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a>.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">4-page 2024 Wall Calendar</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Now available at R60 each</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Week Ahead</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Friday 8 December<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Ekadasi</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Saturday 9 December</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Ekadasi Break Fast 09:14 – 09:28<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />By His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunday 10 December<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Krishna Book Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Grace Virabhadra Das</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Love Feast @11am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Laying a Spiritual Foundation for 2024</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Grace Swarup Damodar Das</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Monday 11 December<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Unit 6/7, Chatsworth Nama-hatta @7pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: Shantik Foundation, corner of roads 741 & 742<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Queries: Alanath Das 083 775 2760</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Reminders</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How to Connect to the Temple?</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net</p></div>DurbanKrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118111498357828804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971996029658958939.post-14504985372800943222023-12-01T00:44:00.000-08:002023-12-01T00:44:29.734-08:00Week Ahead 1-7 December 2023<header class="entry-header" style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><h1 class="entry-title" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; color: #40233a; font-family: "Roboto Slab", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-style: inherit; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dear Friends</strong></h1></header><div class="entry-content" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; counter-reset: footnotes 0; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Save the Date<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The Lotus Market • 16 December • 10am-4pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />You can look forward to great vibes, artisanal vegan and vegetarian food, local crafters, home businesses, and more. Take a leisurely browse through the market with family and friends, kids have a play zone, and there is plenty of safe parking. If you would like to book a stall, please contact:<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Doyal Caitanya 083 557 1062<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Namamrita 084 500 4101<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Nerson 084 401 0119<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Paramatma 076 549 5474<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Shanil 0683440313</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Week Ahead</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Saturday 2 December<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />By His Grace Visvarupa Das</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Westville Nama-hatta @3pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Lessons from Book Distribution, The History of Gajendra & Kartik Parikrama<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: UKZN Westville Hindu Centre<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Queries: Paramatma Das via WhatsApp 076 549 5474</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunday 3 December<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Krishna Book Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with Her Grace Priya Kishori Devi Dasi</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Love Feast @11am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Relationships in Love & Service</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with Her Grace Karunamayi Devi Dasi and Her Grace Krisangi Radhe Devi Dasi<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />In keeping with the 16 Days of Activism Against Women & Child Abuse</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Monday 4 December<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Unit 6/7, Chatsworth Nama-hatta @7pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: Shantik Foundation, corner of roads 741 & 742<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Queries: Alanath Das 083 775 2760</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Reminders</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">WhatsApp Migration</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Messages will be sent via the broadcast as well as the ISKCON Durban channel during the migration period. You can now subscribe to our WhatsApp ISKCON Durban News channel for darshan, news and event updates. Please subscribe <a href="https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va4eLqvLikg4Es3TMU10" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a>. If you experience any issues, please check that our WhatsApp is updated.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How to Connect to the Temple?</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p></div><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;">031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net</span> <span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #7d7878; font-size: 16px; orphans: 2; widows: 2;">Dear Friends</span></p><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #7d7878; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Save the Date<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 22px;">The Lotus Market • 16 December • 10am-4pm</span></strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />You can look forward to great vibes, artisanal vegan and vegetarian food, local crafters, home businesses, and more. Take a leisurely browse through the market with family and friends, kids have a play zone, and there is plenty of safe parking. If you would like to book a stall, please contact:<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Doyal Caitanya 083 557 1062<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Namamrita 084 500 4101<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Nerson 084 401 0119<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Paramatma 076 549 5474<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Shanil 0683440313<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 22px;">Week Ahead</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Saturday 2 December</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />By His Grace Visvarupa Das<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Westville Nama-hatta @3pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Lessons from Book Ditribution, The History of Gajendra & Kartik Parikrama<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: UKZN Westville Hindu Centre<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Queries: Paramatma Das via WhatsApp 076 549 5474<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Sunday 3 December<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Krishna Book Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with Her Grace Priya Kishori Devi Dasi<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Love Feast @11am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Relationships in Love & Service</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with Her Grace Karunamayi Devi Dasi and Her Grace Krisangi Radhe Devi Dasi<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />In keeping with the 16 Days of Activism Against Women & Child Abuse<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Monday 4 December</strong></span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Unit 6/7, Chatsworth Nama-hatta @7pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: Shantik Foundation, corner of roads 741 & 742<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Queries: Alanath Das 083 775 2760</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 22px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Reminders</strong></span></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #7d7878; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">WhatsApp Migration</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Messages will be sent via the broadcast as well as the ISKCON Durban channel during the migration period. You can now subscribe to our WhatsApp ISKCON Durban News channel for darshan, news and event updates. Please subscribe using the link at the end of this email. If you experience any issues, please check that our WhatsApp is updated.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">How to Connect to the Temple?</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net</span></div>DurbanKrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118111498357828804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971996029658958939.post-53859020755414452272023-11-24T03:33:00.000-08:002023-11-24T03:38:38.789-08:002023 Prabhupada Marathon Guide<p> </p><table align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="main-template" style="background-color: white; 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padding-right: 20px; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr style="border-collapse: collapse;"><td height="10" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 1px; line-height: 10px;"> </td></tr><tr style="border-collapse: collapse;"><td align="left" class="rnb-container-padding" style="border-collapse: collapse;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="rnb-columns-container" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr style="border-collapse: collapse;"><th class="rnb-force-col" style="font-weight: normal; padding-right: 0px; text-align: left;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="rnb-col-1" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top"><tbody><tr style="border-collapse: collapse;"><td style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #7d7878; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Dear {{ contact.NAME }} {{ contact.SURNAME }}</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></div><div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>2023 Prabhupada Marathon</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>27 November 2023 – 7 January 2024</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">“...Please go on increasing more and more book distribution.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">You are working in the right direction.” [Letter to Abhirama, 9 Jan 1976]</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Here is how you can join the marathon!</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>1. Kids League</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Join the 20-book challenge. #Youcandoit</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>2. Youth</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Join a team or the weekly Harinam in and around Durban</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>3. Go Solo</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Take a book pack and distribute it at your will and time or gift it to loved ones or maybe it is time to update your personal library.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>4. Team Up</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Friends/Nama-hattas are invited to register as a team. Distribute books door-to-door, on the street or at pre-arranged spots.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>5. Support Spiritual Learning</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">If you don’t have the time, you can chip in towards our spiritual learning initiative by donating towards Book Distribution</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>7. Be A Hero</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">We arrange everything – the place, the books, the company. Or accompany a seasoned book distributor and assist them by carrying their book bag or driving them around.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>8. Live to Give Campaign</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Our goal is to distribute 1 808 Bhagavad Gitas for the Advent of Bhagavad Gita (Gita Jayanti)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>9. Train</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Assist in training devotees on how to distribute Srila Prabhupada’s books.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>How to order books on WhatsApp?</strong></span></div><div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">1. Save the ISKCON Durban Sankirtan Office Whatsapp number: 079 378 9762</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">2. Click on the catalogue icon on the top right-hand corner </span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">3. Select your book titles and quantity by using "+"</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">4. View your order (to check and adjust your order)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">5. Send order request</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">6. Your order will be finalised with an official invoice from the admin team and the collection arrangements will be confirmed.</span></div><div> </div><div><div><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Save the Date</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">The Lotus Market • 16 December • 10am-4pm</span></strong></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">You can look forward to great vibes, artisanal vegan and vegetarian food, local crafters, home businesses, and more. Take a leisurely browse through the market with family and friends, kids have a play zone, and there is plenty of safe parking. If you would like to book a stall, please contact</span><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Doyal Caitanya 083 557 1062</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Namamrita 084 500 4101</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Nerson 084 401 0119</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Paramatma 076 549 5474</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Shanil 0683440313</span></div><div> </div><div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>4-page 2024 Wall Calendar</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Available from Kartik Purnima Festival – Monday 27 November 2023 </span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Price: R60 each</span></div></div></div></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong style="font-size: 22px;">Week Ahead</strong></span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></div><div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Saturday 25 November</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">By His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Westville Nama-hatta @3pm</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Sridama Visits Sri Krishna in Dwaraka<br />with His Grace Anantadev Das</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Venue: UKZN Westville Hindu Centre<br />Queries: Paramatma Das via WhatsApp 076 549 5474 </span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Sunday 26 November</strong></span></div><div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Krishna Book Class @7:30am</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">with Her Grace Ranga Devi Dasi</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Love Feast @11am</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Endeavour & Mercy</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">with His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Special Drama by the BCEC Kartik Kids "The Butter Thief"</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Monday 27 November </strong></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Kartik Purnima – Last Night of Kartik</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Kartik Ends.</span><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">5:30pm Kirtan</span></div><span style="font-size: 16px;"></span><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">6:00pm Class – The Impossible Dream by His Grace Vibhu Caitanya Das (National Book Distribution Minister)</span></div><span style="font-size: 16px;"></span><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan</span></div><span style="font-size: 16px;"></span><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">7:20pm Singing of Damodarastaka followed by the last offering of lamps to</span></div><span style="font-size: 16px;"></span><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Lord Damodar & Mother Yashoda.</span></div><span style="font-size: 16px;"></span><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">7:45pm Prasad</span></div><span style="font-size: 16px;"></span><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">9:00pm Arati & offering of lamps</span></div><span style="font-size: 16px;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></div></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: 22px;"><strong>Reminders</strong></span></div><div><br /><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>WhatsApp Migration</strong><br />Messages will be sent via the broadcast as well as the ISKCON Durban channel during the migration period. You can now subscribe to our WhatsApp ISKCON Durban News channel for darshan, news and event updates. <span style="caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif;">Please subscribe </span><a href="https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va4eLqvLikg4Es3TMU10" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a>. If you experience any issues, please check that our WhatsApp is updated.<br /> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts</strong></span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm<br />Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>How to Connect to the Temple?</strong><br />031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></th></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="border-collapse: collapse;"><td height="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 1px; line-height: 0px;"> </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div></td></tr><tr style="border-collapse: collapse;"><td align="center" style="border-collapse: collapse;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="rnb-del-min-width" id="Layout_457" name="Layout_457" style="backface-visibility: hidden; 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width: 100%;"><tbody><tr style="border-collapse: collapse;"><td height="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 1px; line-height: 0px;"> </td></tr><tr style="border-collapse: collapse;"><td align="left" class="rnb-container-padding" style="border-collapse: collapse;" valign="top"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></div></td></tr><tr style="border-collapse: collapse;"><td align="center" style="border-collapse: collapse;" valign="top"></td></tr><tr style="border-collapse: collapse;"><td align="center" style="border-collapse: collapse;" valign="top"></td></tr><tr style="border-collapse: collapse;"><td align="center" style="border-collapse: collapse;" valign="top"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>DurbanKrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118111498357828804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971996029658958939.post-83804991294116147732023-11-17T00:29:00.000-08:002023-11-17T00:29:54.435-08:00 Week Ahead 17-23 November 2023<p><span style="caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;">Dear Friends</span></p><div class="entry-content" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; counter-reset: footnotes 0; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">WhatsApp Migration</strong></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Why are we moving from WhatsApp Broadcast to WhatsApp Channels?<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />1. More protection of your personal information – you do not need to share your cell number and we do not need to save your number on a database.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />2. You can respond to posts with emojis.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />3. WhatsApp channels comply with local and international privacy laws. One follower cannot view or access another follower’s personal information.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Messages will be sent via the broadcast and the ISKCON Durban channel during migration. You can now subscribe to our WhatsApp ISKCON Durban News channel for darshan, news and event updates. Please use <a href="https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va4eLqvLikg4Es3TMU10" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">this link</a> or the QR code on the side panel to subscribe. If you experience any issues, please check that your WhatsApp is updated. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Week Ahead</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Friday 17 November<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Disappearance Anniversary of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Fast until midday</em><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />You are invited to bring flower garlands, bouquets, and food offerings for Srila Prabhupada. Food offerings must be handed in at the Amphitheatre by 11am. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Midday Festival</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />10:30am Damodarastaka followed by offering of lamps<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />11:15am Srila Prabhupada Maha Abhishek<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />11:45am Class by His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />12:30pm Rajbhoga Arati & Kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />1:00pm Puspanjali & Guru-puja to Srila Prabhupada<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />1:30pm: Prasad Feast</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Evening Festival</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />6:00pm Damodarastaka followed by offering of lamps<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />6:30pm Kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:15pm Devotees assemble at Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasasana<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:20pm Arati to Srila Prabhupada<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:35pm Bhajan: Swa Parsada Bhagavad Viraha Janita Vilapa<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:45pm Homages from His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami and His Grace Ramanujacarya Das<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />8:30pm Light Prasad</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Saturday 18 November<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />By His Grace Balaram Das (PSDG)</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Westville Nama-hatta @3pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The Glories of Kartik </strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: UKZN Westville Hindu Centre<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Queries: Paramatma Das via WhatsApp 076 549 5474 </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Kirtan Durban @5pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Kirtan Immersion – A Guided Sacred Sound Meditation </strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Eagles View Yoga Studio<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />4 Galloway Lane, Winston Park, Gilletts<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Spaces are limited and booking is essential. Book <a href="https://forms.gle/mKkCqnAFZJsvQTgL9" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a>.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunday 19 November<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Krishna Book Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Love Feast @11am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The Art of Mind Control</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Grace Jagadananda Pandit Das</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Kartik Kids • 11am-1pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Art & Craft Day</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Monday 20 November<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Gopastami</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Krishna and Balaram started herding the cows on this day. Prior to this, They tended to the calves only. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bhishma Panchaka<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />23-27 November</strong></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Thursday 23 November<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Ekadasi – Fast from grains, beans & legumes.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Srila Gaura Kisor Das Babaji’s Disappearance Anniversary</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Fast until midday.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The Festival will begin at 11:30am</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Friday 24 November</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Ekadasi Break Fast 04:48 – 09:24</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Reminders</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How to Connect to the Temple?</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net</p></div>DurbanKrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118111498357828804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971996029658958939.post-26080956329110087512023-11-10T01:37:00.007-08:002023-11-10T01:37:53.411-08:00 Week Ahead 10-17 November 2023<p><span style="caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;">Dear Friends</span></p><div class="entry-content" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; counter-reset: footnotes 0; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Within the next seven days, we celebrate two of the most anticipated festivals in the Vaishnava calendar: Sri Govardhan Puja and the Disappearance Anniversary of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Please find the festival schedules in the Week Ahead. <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />We wish you and your family a bhakti-filled Diwali. Note we will be hosting a special Diwali Love Feast on Sunday 12 November @11am. <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Govinda’s and Radhanath’s Gifts</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Diwali Extended Trading Times</em><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Govinda’s has a wide range of the finest quality Indian sweets and Radhanath’s Gifts has a beautiful range of 100% cotton outfits for girls and women, T-shirts for boys and men and so much more.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Friday 10 November 9 am – 6 pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Saturday 11 November 9 am – 6 pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sunday 12 November 9 am – 2 pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Week Ahead</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Saturday 11 November<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />By His Grace Bhakta Nischay<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Westville Nama-hatta @3pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />A Kartik Meditation: Who could be more merciful than Narada Muni?<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Grace Jagadananda Pandit Das<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: UKZN Westville Hindu Centre<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Queries: Paramatma Das via WhatsApp 076 549 5474 <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Kartik Evening @5:30pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami </strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Light prasad will be served.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunday 12 November<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Diwali (Hindu)</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Krishna Book Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Grace Jaisacinandana Das<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Love Feast @11am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The Return of Lord Rama</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Grace Smita Krishna Das<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Kartik Kids • 11am-1pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Krishna Storytelling & Drama<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Monday 13 November <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Diwali (Vaishnava)</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Tuesday 14 November <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Govardhan Puja</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Festival Schedule</em><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:00am Srila Prabhupada’s guru-puja<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:15am Greeting the Deities in Their new outfit<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:20am Offering of lamps<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:45am Special Class by Her Grace Gaura Bhumi Devi Dasi<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />10:00am Damodarastaka followed by offering of lamps<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />10:30am Sri Giriraj Govardhan Maha Abhishek & kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />11:30am Festival Class by Her Grace Rukmini Devi Dasi<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />12:00pm Giriraj Arati & Kirtan <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />12:15pm Circumambulation of Govardhan Hill & Kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />12:30pm Rajbhoga Arati & Kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />1:15pm Prasad Feast</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Govardhan Puja – Deity Seva</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
Sponsor to help build Govardhan Hill – R508<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
(Note: there is a limited amount of spaces available for this service.)
<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Contact Ishara via WhatsApp 063 297 4398</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Govardhan Maha Abhishek – R508</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Book <a href="https://forms.gle/fzuENyuG6ehEfhPXA" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
Contact Bhakti Katha via WhatsApp 061 464 5327<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Wednesday 15 November<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Lotus Park Nama-hatta @7pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Govardhan Rediscovered<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Grace Smita Krishna Das<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Supper will be served<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Queries: Dayal Caitanya Das 083 557 1062<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Friday 17 November <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Disappearance Anniversary of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Fast until midday</em><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Festival Schedule<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:00am Guru-puja to Srila Prabhupada<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:15am Greeting the Deities<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:20am Offering of lamps<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:45am Class on Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance by His Grace Radhika Jivana Das<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />10:30am Damodarastaka followed by offering of lamps<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />11:15am Srila Prabhupada Maha Abhishek<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />11:45am Homages to His Divine Grace and talks<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />12:30pm Rajbhoga Arati & Kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />1:00pm Puspanjali & Guru-puja to Srila Prabhupada<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />1:30pm: Prasad Feast<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />6:00pm Damodarastaka followed by offering of lamps<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />6:30pm Kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:15pm Devotees assemble at Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasasana<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:20pm Arati to Srila Prabhupada <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:40pm Homages<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />8:30pm Light Prasad<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Reminders</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Kartik Sponsorships
</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Daily Offerings<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
Ghee lamps R508<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
Evening Prasad R758</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Vaishnava Seva</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
Devotee breakfast (standard R1008)<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
Devotee lunch (R2008)<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
Contact Ishara via WhatsApp 063 297 4398<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How to Connect to the Temple?</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net</p></div>DurbanKrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118111498357828804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971996029658958939.post-28185491133296608002023-11-03T04:18:00.003-07:002023-11-03T04:18:55.698-07:00Week Ahead 3-9 November 2023<p> Dear Friends </p><p> </p><p>Kartik Truck Schedule (Week 2)</p><p>Saturday 4 November: Clare State & Reservoir Hills</p><p>Sunday 5 November: Park Rynie, Umkomaas & Illovo</p><p>Monday 6 November: Woodhurst (Unit 10), Chatsworth </p><p>Tuesday 7 November: Woodhurst (Unit 10), Chatsworth</p><p>Wednesday 8 November: Croftdene (Unit 5), Chatsworth</p><p>Thursday 9 November: Croftdene (Unit 5), Chatsworth</p><p>Friday 10 November: Arena Park (Unit 6), Chatsworth</p><p> </p><p>Daily Kartik Sponsorships</p><p>Daily Offerings</p><p>Ghee lamps R508</p><p>Evening Prasad R758</p><p> </p><p>Vaishnava Seva</p><p>Devotee breakfast (standard R1008)</p><p>Devotee lunch (R2008)</p><p>Contact Ishara via WhatsApp 063 297 4398</p><p> </p><p>Govardhan Puja – Deity Seva</p><p>14 November</p><p>Help build Govardhan Hill</p><p>Sponsorship – R508</p><p>(Note: there is a limited amount of spaces available for this service.)</p><p>Contact Ishara via WhatsApp 063 297 4398</p><p> </p><p>Govardhan Maha Abhishek – R508</p><p>Contact Bhakti Katha via WhatsApp 061 464 5327</p><p> </p><p>Week Ahead</p><p><br /></p><p>Saturday 4 November</p><p>Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am</p><p>By His Grace Bhakta Nashvin</p><p> </p><p>Kartik Sankirtan Festival • 10am-12:30pm</p><p>Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Prasad Marquee</p><p>Book packs, teams and spots to be provided</p><p>Lunch prasad will be served. Contact: sankirtanoffice@iskcondurban.net or Radha Raman Das 076 587 9558</p><p> </p><p>Kartik Festival @3pm</p><p>with His Grace Smita Krishna Das</p><p>Venue: Salligram Hall, 346 Clare Road, Clare Hills</p><p>Queries: Sarvanga Sundri Devi Dasi 071 381 8886</p><p> </p><p>Kartik Evening @5:30pm</p><p>with His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami </p><p>5:30pm Kirtan</p><p>6:00pm Class by Maharaja</p><p>7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan</p><p>7:20pm Singing of Damodarastaka followed by offering of lamps</p><p>7:45pm Altar closes</p><p>Light prasad will be served.</p><p> </p><p>Sunday 5 November</p><p>Krishna Book Class @7:30am</p><p>with Her Grace Ranga Devi Dasi</p><p> </p><p>Love Feast @11am</p><p>Jiva – Our Connection with the Supreme Jiva</p><p>with Her Grace Champakalata Devi Dasi</p><p> </p><p>Kartik Kids • 11am-1pm</p><p>Bhajan & Kirtan Workshop</p><p> </p><p>Thursday 9 November</p><p>Ekadasi – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.</p><p> </p><p>Friday 10 November </p><p>Ekadasi Break Fast 04:55 - 09:07</p><p> </p><p>Reminders</p><p> </p><p>Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts</p><p>Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm</p><p>Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm</p><p> </p><p>How to Connect to the Temple?</p><p>031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net</p>DurbanKrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118111498357828804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971996029658958939.post-33830010136124333662023-10-26T23:00:00.004-07:002023-10-26T23:00:27.598-07:00 Week Ahead 27 October – 2 November 2023<p><span style="caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;">Dear Friends</span></p><div class="entry-content" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; counter-reset: footnotes 0; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">It’s that time of year again –the Month of Damodar, Kartik (28 October – 27 November) – our chance to bind Lord Krishna with our love. One can perform various devotions during this sacred time, including the much-cherished offering of a lamp to Mother Yashoda and Sri Krishna and the singing of the beautiful Damodarastaka. Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple encourages as many people to offer lamps as possible – either at the Temple or in your area. Here is the schedule (week 1) for the Kartik Truck:<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Saturday 28 October Avoca<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sunday 29 October Mobeni<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday 30 October Havenside<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Tuesday 31 October Bayview<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Wednesday 1 November Bayview<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Thursday 2 November Westcliff<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Friday 3 November Westcliff</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sharad Purnima – 1st Night of Kartik – See Week Ahead for details.</strong></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Radhanath’s Gifts</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />New stock just unpacked. Men’s and boys’ cotton kurtas, t-shirts, stretch sari blouses, dots, gopi outfits, kurtis, and everyday wear punjabis for just R220.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Radhanath’s Gifts will be open until 6pm on Saturday 28 October.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Kartik Sankirtan Festival</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Every Kartik Saturday • 10am-12:30pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />28th October; 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th November<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Prasad Marquee<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Book packs, teams and spots to be provided<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Lunch prasad will be served. Contact: sankirtanoffice@iskcondurban.net or Radha Raman Das 076 587 9558</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">ISKCON Durban WhatsApp Book Store</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />We have just launched our WhatsApp Book Store. Browse through the full catalogue, read reviews and/or synopsis, and select and place your order. The Book Office admin will get in touch with you once your order has been placed. Note: we deliver anywhere in South Africa (delivery is charged separately).<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Save the contact: 079 378 9762</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture presents<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Kartik Kids</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Every Kartik Sunday • 11am-1pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />An Intro to Kartik • 29 October<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Bhajan & Kirtan Workshop • 5 November<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Krishna Lila Storytelling & Drama • 12 November<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Devotional Arts & Crafts • 19 November<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sharing Your Kartik Experience • 26 November<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />For children between 6 – 16 years old. Certificates will be awarded to all who participate in at least four classes. Make your child’s Kartik memorable by enrolling them in this class designed especially for them. Register <a href="https://forms.gle/aQ1ctRyJajwhf2tt5" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a>. Queries Balaram Das 082 877 0753</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Daily Kartik Sponsorships</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Clay lamps (R508 per day)<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Evening prasad (R758 per day)<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />For all sponsorships and festival offerings contact Ishara via WhatsApp 063 297 4398</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Week Ahead</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Saturday 28 October<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Kartik begins – Sharad Purnima</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sri Krsna Saradiya Rasayatra<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />4th Month of Chaturmasya – Fast from urad dal for one month.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Note: Lamp offerings will begin on Saturday night and after that be available throughout the day during the month of Kartik.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />By His Grace Virabhadra Das</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sharad Purnima Festival – 1st Night of Kartik</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />5:30pm Kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />6:00pm Class by His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:00pm Darshan of the Deities in Their new outfit. Arati & Kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:25pm Singing of the Damodarastaka followed by the first offering of lamps to Lord Damodar and Mother Yashoda<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:45pm Prasad<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />8:30pm Arati & offering of lamps</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunday 29 October<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Krishna Book Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with Her Grace Gangamata Goswamini Devi Dasi</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Love Feast @11am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Isvara – One of the Five Truths in Bhagavad-Gita</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Grace Jaisacinandana Das</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Reminders</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How to Connect to the Temple?</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net</p></div>DurbanKrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118111498357828804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971996029658958939.post-35946853878200525982023-10-20T07:55:00.002-07:002023-10-20T07:55:12.731-07:00 Week Ahead 20-26 October 2023<p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Dear Friends</strong></p><div class="entry-content" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; counter-reset: footnotes 0; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Kartik 2023<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />28 October – 27 November</strong></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Your Kartik Seva Guide</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />We didn’t want you to miss out on this extraordinary time of year and have therefore arranged numerous events, classes, and service opportunities for you. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Kartik Sankirtan Festival: Share bhakti during the Month of Damodar</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Every Kartik Saturday • 10am-12:30pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />28th October; 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th November<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple Prasad Marquee<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Book packs, teams and spots to be provided<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Lunch prasad will be served.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Contact: sankirtanoffice@iskcondurban.net or Radha Raman Das 076 587 9558</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture presents </em><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Kartik Kids</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Every Kartik Sunday • 11am-1pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />An Intro to Kartik • 29 October<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Bhajan & Kirtan Workshop • 5 November<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Krishna Lila Storytelling & Drama • 12 November<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Devotional Arts & Crafts • 19 November<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sharing Your Kartik Experience • 26 November<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />For children between 6 – 16 years old. Certificates will be awarded to all who participate in at least four classes. Make your child’s Kartik memorable by enrolling them in this class designed especially for them. Register <a href="https://forms.gle/aQ1ctRyJajwhf2tt5" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a> Queries Balaram Das 082 877 0753</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Kartik Sponsorships<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Daily Kartik Sponsorships</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Clay lamps (R508 per day)<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Evening prasad (R758 per day) </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Govardhan Puja Festival Sponsorships (14 November)</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sponsorships available for<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Hill Setup (R508)</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day Sponsorships (17 November)</strong></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">For all sponsorships and festival offerings contact Ishara via WhatsApp 063 297 4398</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Week Ahead</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Saturday 21 October<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />By His Grace Vishvarupa Das</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Westville Nama-hatta @3pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Significance of the Holy Month of Kartik</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />With His Grace Jaisacinandana Das<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />University Hindu Centre<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />UKZN Westville Campus<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Queries: Paramatma Das 076 549 5474</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunday 22 October<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sri Sri Radha Radhanath’s 38th Installation Anniversary</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />4:30am Mangal Arati<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:00am Greeting of the Deities in Their flower outfit<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:15am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />7:30am Krishna Book Class with Her Grace Surabhi Kunje Devi Dasi</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Anniversary Celebration</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Note: the boat festival has been cancelled due to inclement weather. You are invited to bring gifts of ghee, flowers and anniversary cards.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />11:00am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />11:30am A beacon of hope 38 years on: Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple by Her Grace Krsangi Radhe Dasi<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />12:30pm Arati & Kirtan<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />1:00pm Prasad Feast</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Monday 23 October<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Unit 6/7, Chatsworth Nama-hatta @7pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: Shantik Foundation, corner of roads 741 & 742<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Inquiries: Alanath Das 083 775 2760</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Wednesday 25 October<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Ekadasi</strong> – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Thursday 26 October</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Ekadasi Break fast 05:07 – 06:16<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Srila Raghunath Das Gosvami’s Disappearance Anniversary<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Srila Raghunath Bhatta Gosvami’s Disappearance Anniversary<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Srila Krishnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami’s Disappearance Anniversary</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Saturday 28 October<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Kartik begins – Sharad Purnima</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sri Krsna Saradiya Rasayatra<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />4th Month of Chaturmasya – Fast from urad dal for one month.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Note: Lamp offerings will begin on Saturday night and thereafter be available throughout the day during the month of Kartik. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Reminders</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How to Connect to the Temple?</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net</p></div>DurbanKrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118111498357828804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971996029658958939.post-440358163912799142023-10-13T06:22:00.006-07:002023-10-13T06:22:59.203-07:00 Week Ahead 13-19 October 2023<p><span style="caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;">Dear Friends</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;"> </span></p><div class="entry-content" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; counter-reset: footnotes 0; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Why are we moving from WhatsApp Broadcast to WhatsApp Channels?</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />1. More protection of your personal information – you do not need to share you cell number and we do not need to save your number on a database.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />2. You can respond to posts with emojis.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />3. WhatsApp channels comply with local and international privacy laws. One follower cannot view or access another follower’s personal information.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">We aim to complete this migration by Thursday 30 November 2023. Messages will be sent via the broadcast as well as the ISKCON Durban channel during the migration period. You can now subscribe to our WhatsApp ISKCON Durban News channel for darshan, news and event updates. Please subscribe <a href="https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va4eLqvLikg4Es3TMU10" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a>.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bhakti Theatre performs The Divine Song at the 2023 Community Arts Festival at The Playhouse </strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Friday 27 October @3pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Saturday 28 October @3pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The show is free however booking is essential. Please email temple@iskcondurban.net with your name and surname.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">About The Divine Song</em><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Written and Directed by Rukmini Devi Dasi and Girisha Naicker<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The Divine Song is an adaptation of “The Gita,” written and directed by His Holiness Bhaktimarga Swami.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Thembi, a teenager raised in a rural village by her Gogo, receives a scholarship from a prominent high school in the city. She encounters the city’s allures and cold reception. Wanting to fit in and belong, she sacrifices the values she was raised with. Her world collapses when she learns that her Gogo suffered a heart attack, and in that very moment of grief she receives a book, The Bhagavad Gita – The Divine Song. While reading The Divine Song on her journey back to village, Thembi relates to Arjuna the protagonist, who is a warrior perplexed by the impending death of his beloved family. Arjuna approaches Krishna, the Supreme Wise Mystic, who is the main character in the book and through their conversation, Thembi questions the eternality of spirit, explores the nature of the mind, and finds solace for her grieving heart.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Week Ahead</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Saturday 14 October<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />By His Grace Bhagavata-dharma Das</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Westville Nama-hatta @3pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />An afternoon of services by the Youth<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />University Hindu Centre<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />UKZN Westville Campus<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Queries: Paramatma Das 076 549 5474</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunday 15 October<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Krishna Book Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />By His Grace Harinamananda Das</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Love Feast @11am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Gifts of Lord Caitanya besides The Holy Hame</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Grace Bhagavata-dharma Das</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Monday 16 October<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Unit 6/7, Chatsworth Nama-hatta @7pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: Shantik Foundation, corner of roads 741 & 742<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Inquiries: Alanath Das 083 775 2760</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">R<strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">eminders</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How to Connect to the Temple?</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net</p></div>DurbanKrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118111498357828804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971996029658958939.post-1212848701242805562023-10-06T03:38:00.004-07:002023-10-06T03:38:29.406-07:00 Week Ahead 6-12 October 2023<p><span style="caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;">Dear Friends</span></p><div class="entry-content" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Week Ahead</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Saturday 7 October<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />By His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sri Vyasa-puja of His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami @5:30pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Special guests: His Holiness Indradyumna Swami and His Grace Ramanujacharya Das </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunday 8 October<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Krishna Book Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />By Her Grace Gaura Premi Devi Dasi</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Love Feast @11am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Serve With Purpose – Appreciation Celebration</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Grace Swarup Damodar Das</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Monday 9 October<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Unit 6/7, Chatsworth Nama-hatta @7pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: Shantik Foundation, corner of roads 741 & 742<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Inquiries: Alanath Das 083 775 2760</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Tuesday 10 October<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Ekadasi</strong> – Fast from all grains, beans & legumes. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Wednesday 11 October </strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Ekadasi Break Fast<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />05:23 – 09:36</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Reminders</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">ISKCON Durban WhatsApp Channel</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />You can now subscribe to our WhatsApp ISKCON Durban Channel for darshan, news and event updates <a href="https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va4eLqvLikg4Es3TMU10" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a>.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How to Connect to the Temple?</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net</p></div>DurbanKrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118111498357828804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971996029658958939.post-18511497532482377582023-09-29T03:57:00.005-07:002023-09-29T03:57:54.900-07:00 Week Ahead 29 September – 2 October 2023 <p><span style="caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: inherit;">Dear Friends</span></p><div class="entry-content" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Pontano Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 1em 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">ISKCON Durban WhatsApp Channel</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />You can now subscribe to our WhatsApp ISKCON DurbanChannel for darshan, news and event updates. Please join <a href="https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va4eLqvLikg4Es3TMU10" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">ISKCON Durban Youth Group</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />We are happy to announce the formation of the ISKCON Durban Youth Group. The membership age is from 10 years to 25 years. </p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Your ticket back to Godhead!</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Bhadra Purnima ends tonight. Reserve your ticket back to Godhead by either purchasing, gifting, or contributing towards a set of Srimad Bhagavatam. “If on the full moon day of the month of Bhadra, one places Srimad-Bhagavatam on a golden throne and gives it as a gift, he will attain the supreme transcendental destination.” Srimad-Bhagavatam 12.13.13<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />A Srimad Bhagavatam set costs R3800. We also offer payment plans: R1267 over three months or R634 over six months.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Queries: 082 806 1646 • 076 587 9558 • sankirtanoffice@iskcondurban.net<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />You may also purchase your set online <a href="https://iskcondurban.net/product/srimad-bhagavatam-18-volumes/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92b717; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Week Ahead</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Friday 29 September<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Bhadra Purnima<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />3rd Month of Chaturmasya begins.</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Fast from milk for one month.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Acceptance of sannyasa by Srila Prabhupada. </strong></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Saturday 30 September<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Transcendental Diaries Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />By His Grace Tamal Krishna Das</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Monthly Sankirtan Festival @9:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Meet at the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Prasad Marquee to collect your book pack and join a team on book distribution. We will meet at the temple at 1pm for realisations and a prasad feast.</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Westville Nama-hatta @3pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Japa Workshop<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />With His Grace Raghunath Bhatta Das<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: University Hindu Centre, UKZN Westville Campus<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Queries: Paramatma Das 0765495474 (WhatsApp)</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunday 1 October<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Krishna Book Class @7:30am</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />By His Grace Jaisacinandana Das</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Love Feast @11am<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Serve With Purpose</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />with His Holiness Indradyumna Swami</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Monday 2 October<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Unit 6/7, Chatsworth Nama-hatta @7pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Venue: Shantik Foundation, corner of roads 741 & 742<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Inquiries: Alanath Das 083 775 2760</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Thursday 5 October<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Srila Prabhupada’s arrival in the USA.</strong></p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Saturday 7 October<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sri Vyasa-puja of His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami @5pm</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Reminders</strong></p><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Govinda’s Restaurant & Radhanath’s Gifts</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Monday – Saturday 9:30am-4pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sundays & Public Holidays 9:30am-3pm</p><p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">How to Connect to the Temple?</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />031 403 3328 • temple@iskcondurban.net • iskcondurban.net</p></div>DurbanKrishnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118111498357828804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971996029658958939.post-23275619642726062622023-09-22T03:22:00.003-07:002023-09-22T03:22:59.502-07:00Sri Radhastami 2023 Festival Guide <p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #7d7878; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; orphans: 2; widows: 2;">Dear Friends</span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #7d7878; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2;"> </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #7d7878; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2;"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">We are looking forward to celebrating Srimati Radharani, the divine goddess of bhakti, with you this weekend. Please take advantage of the various services available. Remember you can also bring birthday cards, gifts, and cooking ingredients for Sri Sri Radha Radhanath.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size: 22px;"><strong>Serve Sri Radha on Sri Radhastami</strong></span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #7d7878; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2;"> </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #7d7878; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2;"><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Birthday Cards for Srimati Radharani</strong><br />You are invited to offer a birthday card to Srimati Radharani on Sri Radhastami. Cards will be offered on Sri Radhastami from 10am-10:30am and then again from 4:30pm-5pm.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Flowers, Gifts & Bhoga Offerings</strong><br />You can also bring flowers, gifts, and cooking ingredients for Sri Sri Radha Radhanath. Offerings will be accepted throughout the day and may be placed in front of the altar.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Cake Offering</strong><br />Would you like to bake a cake as a personal offering to Srimati Radharani? The cake darshan will be on Saturday at 10:30am. Booking essential.<br />Contact Nitya Manjari 073 023 3761 via WhatsApp.<br />Note: No offerings will be accepted without a confirmed booking. Bookings close today at midday.<br /><br /><strong>Maha Abhishek</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">“Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī takes Her first bath in the shower of the nectar of compassion, and She takes Her second bath in the nectar of youth. After Her midday bath, Rādhārāṇī takes another bath in the nectar of bodily luster.” Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 8.167-168<br />You are invited to assist with Srimati Radharani's abhishek ceremony. Sponsorship is R1008.<br />Contact Bhakti Katha 061 464 5327 or psdgbhakti@gmail.com. Bookings close today at midday. </span></div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Radhanath's Gifts Sri Radhastami Sale</span></strong></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">10% off EVERYTHING!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Valid on Radhastami only, Saturday 23 September 2023. </span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #7d7878; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2;"> </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #7d7878; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2;"><strong style="font-size: 20px;">Week Ahead</strong></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #7d7878; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2;"><div> </div><div><div><strong><span style="font-size: 22px;">Saturday 23 September</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size: 22px;">Sri Radhastami</span></strong></div><div><em><span style="font-size: 16px;">Fast until Midday</span></em></div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Morning Festival</span></strong></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">4:30am Mangal Arati</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">7:00am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">7:15am Greeting of the Deities in </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">Their 1st new outfit</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">7:30am Class & Initiation Ceremony by </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami</span></div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Midday Festival</span></strong></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">9:30am Offering of Birthday Cards to Srimati Radharani</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">10:00am Special Cake Offering</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">10:30am Maha Abhishek</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">11:30am Class by His Grace Medhavi Prabhu</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">12:30pm Arati & Kirtan</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">1:30pm Prasad Feast</span></div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Evening Festival</span></strong></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">4:15pm Darshan of Deities in Their 2nd new outfit • Arati & Kirtan</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">4:30pm Kirtan Festival & </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">Offering of Birthday Cards to Srimati Radharani</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">5:30pm Classes by His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami, His Holiness Partha Sarathi Das Goswami & His Grace Medhavi Das</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">7:00pm Gaura Arati & Kirtan</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">7:30pm Prasad</span></div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Sunday 24 September</span></strong></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>The Glories of Srimati Radharani @7:30am</strong><br />By Her Grace Priya Kishori Devi Dasi</span></div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Sri Radhastami Boat Festival</span></strong></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">11:00am Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">11:15am Sri Sri Radha Radhanath’s </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">Boat Festival</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">12:00pm Class</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">12:30pm Arati & Kirtan</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">1:30pm Prasad Feast</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Note: The Boat Festival is weather-dependent. </span></div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Tuesday, 26 September </span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Ekadasi </span></strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">– Fast from grains, beans & legumes.</span><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Appearance Anniversary of Lord Vamana</span></strong></div><div><em><span style="font-size: 16px;">Fast until noon for Lord Vamana and Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur</span></em></div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Wednesday 27 September</span></strong></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Ekadasi break fast 05:39 - 09:44</span></div><div><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Appearance of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur</span></strong></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Festival begins at 11:30am</span></div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Friday 29 September </span></strong></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>3rd Month of Chaturmasya begins</strong><br /><em>Fast from milk for one month.</em></span></div><div><br /><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Bhadra Purnima</span></strong></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">“If on the full moon day of the month of Bhadra one places Srimad-Bhagavatam on a golden throne and gives it as a gift, he will attain the supreme transcendental destination.” Srimad-Bhagavatam 12.13.13</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">A Srimad Bhagavatam set costs R3800.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">If you already have a set of Bhagavatam, you can gift them. 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